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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.70, 1,230.61 and 626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.70, 1,230.61 and 626.33 is: 863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.70 : 1,230.61 = 626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.70/1,230.61 = 626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.70x = 1,230.61 × 626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.70x = 770,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,772.60/892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.42

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